Cavium Networks cnMIPS(TM) Core Delivers Industry's First Multi-Processor
Implementation of MIPS64(R) Architecture with Content and Security
Acceleration
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-
FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIPS) and Cavium Networks today
announced that Cavium Networks has standardized upon the industry-standard
MIPS64(R) architecture for the newly announced OCTEON Network Services
Processor family, the industry's first single-chip Network Services Processor
(NSP). OCTEON Processors target process Layer 3 to Layer 7 networking
applications with a standard programming model, and OCTEON NSPs are being
designed in to a wide variety of OEM networking equipment including routers,
switches and network-edge appliances. Target applications include Firewall,
VPN, IDS and Anti-Virus functionality, secure intelligent switches with SSL
and content switching, XML switches, intelligent NICs and storage
applications.
"For well over a decade, the MIPS architecture has been the technology-of-
choice for embedded communication processors because of its inherent
performance advantage and broad portfolio of optimized software and tools,"
said John Bourgoin, president and CEO at MIPS Technologies. "We are excited
to see Cavium's highly accomplished microprocessor design team implement an
innovative MIPS64-Based core, which will extend the reach of MIPS processors
as the de-facto standard for networking applications across all performance
ranges."
"Today's processor landscape lacks integrated solutions and architectures
suitable for Layer 3 to 7 services, content and security processing at price
points required for widespread deployment," said Syed Ali, president and CEO
of Cavium Networks. "Our OCTEON Network Services processor family utilizes
the industry-standard MIPS architecture in an innovative, highly integrated
and scalable manner to address this significant gap. Leveraging the MIPS
instruction set architecture and the vast universe of tools and software
available will enable users to easily port existing software applications to
OCTEON."
About OCTEON Network Services Processor
For more information about the OCTEON Services Processor, please visit:
http://www.cavium.com/OCTEON.html
Webinar and Briefings
Cavium Networks is hosting an OCTEON NSP briefing Webinar on Wednesday,
September 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. To register for the
Webinar, please visit: http://www.cavium.com/OCTEON/Webinar.html .
About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry-standard
processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business
applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance that is
delivering 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions. The company licenses its
intellectual property to semiconductor companies, ASIC developers and system
OEMs. MIPS Technologies and its licensees offer the widest range of robust,
scalable processors in standard, custom, semi-custom and application-specific
products. The company is based in Mountain View, Calif., and can be reached at
+1-650-567-5000 or http://www.mips.com.
About Cavium Networks
Cavium Networks is a worldwide leader in security, network services and
content processing semiconductor solutions. Cavium Networks' award-winning
NITROX and MIPS64-Based(TM) OCTEON families of processors and accelerator
boards offer flexible, scalable and highly integrated solutions delivering
50Mbps to 10Gbps performance. The company's products are integrated into a
wide range of networking equipment that include routers, gateways, network
appliances, content switches, wireless LAN access/aggregation points, servers
and storage networking devices. Cavium Networks is headquartered in the heart
of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA with development centers in Marlboro, MA
and Hyderabad, India. For more information, please visit:
http://www.cavium.com
NOTE: MIPS, MIPS64, MIPS64-Based and MIPS-Based are trademarks or
registered trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of
their respective owners. Product photos and datasheets are available upon
request. NITROX and Octeon are trademarks of Cavium Networks, Inc.
SOURCE MIPS Technologies, Inc.
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.mips.com
CONTACT:
Lee Garvin Flanagin of MIPS Technologies,
Inc., +1-650-567-5180, or flanagin@mips.com; or Amer Haider of
Cavium Networks, +1-408-844-8420, ext. 202, or
amer.haider@cavium.com
|
